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Your path to professional independence!
Don't just teach English, lead the online revolution.
The Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy was conceived to assist teachers to take advantage of new opportunities teaching English online, opportunities that have become available to them as a result of the increasing transition of language learning online.
The Teacherpreneur Academy combines our 60-Hour Succeeding as an English Teacherpreneur Specialized Certificate with ongoing coaching, networking and a workshop series featuring industry guest speakers. Building a portfolio of students takes time and empowering teachers with the know-how and confidence to build their own portfolio of students and perhaps even an online language school is a big endeavor. For this reason, the Teacherpreneur Academy was designed as a 12-month program, one that can provide guidance, support and a network of peers to share trials, tribulations, encouragement and eventually success!
Ready to be your own boss? Learn the business skills to chart your own path as an independent English teacher!
Working for yourself offers the ultimate freedom and flexibility, as you have total control over your schedule, the types of students you want to teach, and where in the world you want to work. Teachers come from all different backgrounds and have different motivations for pursuing an independent career path. Whether you’re seeking more time to invest in your passions, have a desire to travel while you teach English online as a digital nomad, or are keen to work from home to spend more time with your family, independent teaching can help you achieve your goals.
While freelance teaching with companies and teaching through online ELT marketplaces provides a great launching pad for becoming your own boss, many independent teachers aspire to become teacherpreneurs: educators who have combined their passion for teaching with entrepreneurial skills to create and market their own innovative ESL courses and products. Becoming a teacherpreneur requires the business, marketing, and ELT industry know-how, which is what this course will help you master. With the right skills and planning, you can build a successful and rewarding career as a teacherpreneur!
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The Teacherpreneur Academy is a 12-month program with rolling admission that allows you to join any day of the year!
Becoming a teacherpreneur and growing your own portfolio of students, like building any business, can take time. Our goal is your success, and we will accompany you on your journey to becoming your own boss over the next 12 months.
Becoming an independent teacher doesn’t mean you’re alone. When you join the Academy, you join a community of other aspiring teacherpreneurs from all over the world, just like yourself to share experiences, ideas, and to network.
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Is the Teacherpreneur Academy a good fit for me?
Whether you are just starting your independent teaching journey or have already started and need some support, the Teacherpreneur Academy could be a good fit for you!
I have taught English online, but I'm ready to become independent. Where do I start?
- Acquire essential business and marketing skills to launch and run a successful independent online English teaching career.
- Develop a detailed business plan to start your independent tutoring career, applying learned business management and marketing skills.
- Receive guidance on finding your niche, promoting your brand, handling logistics, and managing and scaling your business.
- Create a step-by-step plan to transition from an English teacher to an independent teacherpreneur running your own EFL business.
I'm interested in going independent, or I have already started, but I'm lacking the confidence and skills to grow my business. How can I grow?
- Benefit from ongoing coaching, networking opportunities, and workshops with experts.
- Receive guidance, support, and connect with peers to share experiences and success stories.
- Craft an effective teacher profile that showcases your expertise and communicates your value and teaching philosophy.
- Refine your business outline and apply business management and marketing skills to improve your current strategy.
- Develop a marketing and product strategy, create a unique selling proposition (USP), and compare online teaching tools to stand out in the market.
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Member Success Stories
Learn how Bridge graduates are exploring their independent teaching careers and growing their online teaching businesses – of all kinds!
Belinda, Teacherpreneur From Malaysia
Since she took the leap from lawyer to English teacher, Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy member Belinda Peyrelongue has grown in many ways. After years of teaching children and adults at a […]
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Carol, From Brazil, Shares How Teacherpreneur Academy Is Supporting Her Independent Teaching Journey
Journey Following a long stint teaching English in language schools and freelancing online, Bridge grad Carol Akiyama, from Brazil, decided to go after her dream of running her own English teaching […]
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Jeannine, From Canada, Growing as a Teacherpreneur
Building a niche and choosing the best platforms are just some of the strategies that have helped Bridge grad Jeannine Brandt, from Canada, scale her online English teaching venture. As […]
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Join the Teacherpreneur Academy today and…
Join and network with an exclusive club of teacherpreneurs from across the globe. Share market intelligence and experiences while you learn from the seasoned professionals at Bridge. We're hosting online community networking sessions each month!
Rachel Story Teacherpreneur Academy Instructor & Coach
Learn from the best. Our Teacherpreneur Academy coaches are experienced ELT professionals who have successfully built their own businesses and student portfolios.
Participate in exclusive live coaching sessions delivered by a variety of experts in the field, including teacher marketplace managers, lesson plan developers, learning management solutions, digital marketers and, of course, teaching professionals.
Complete our 60-Hour Succeeding as an English Teacherpreneur Specialized TEFL/TESOL Course, the most comprehensive teacherpreneur course in the industry, which you can complete at your own pace.
Receive a copy of the Bridge Teacherpreneur Playbook – a comprehensive eBook that accompanies our course and covers everything you need to know, from identifying your niche to marketing your services.
Benefit from exclusive Teacherpreneur Academy member discounts on ALL Bridge TEFL certification courses – up to 50% off!
Gain access to a growing library of valuable resources, including downloadable worksheets, planning guides, infographics, and templates designed to support you throughout the course and as you build your growing business. From LinkedIn guides to AI marketing tips, as a member you'll have access to the latest materials and tools at your fingertips.
Connect with Bridge's exclusive LinkedIn group, included in your Teacherpreneur Academy membership. Collaborate with like-minded educators, grow your professional network, exchange best practices, and tap into a wealth of resources designed to propel your online teaching business to new heights.
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Succeeding as an English Teacherpreneur
Course Features
Practical Experience Creating a Detailed Business Outline
- Apply the business management and marketing skills you’ve learned throughout the course in a practical way by developing a detailed business outline to kick start your career as an independent tutor!
Interactive Platform:
Tutor and Discussion Board
- Interact with your personal tutor who provides feedback on assignments and answers questions throughout the course. Share ideas and experiences with other trainees around the world on the class discussion board.
Dynamic Content
- Complete interactive exercises and practice activities that check comprehension and keep you actively engaged with the course content as you progress through your training.
Succeeding as an English Teacherpreneur
| Length | 1 Year. |
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| Start date | The course starts the day you enroll. |
| Certification hours | 60 hours. |
| Format | 100% online and self-paced |
| Instructors | Our Teacherpreneur Academy coaches are experienced ELT professionals who have successfully built their own businesses and student portfolios. |
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| Module 01 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Identifying Your Niche |
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| Module 02 | Stepping Stones to Developing an Online Teaching Business |
| Module 03 | Managing Your Business Operations |
| Module 04 | Marketing Your Business |
| Module 05 | Problem Solving, Pivoting, and Scaling for Your Business |
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Quizzes
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Discussion Boards
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Graded Assignment
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Instructional Videos
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Handouts
Learning Objectives
When you complete your course, you’ll be able to:
- Develop a step-by-step plan to transition from English teacher to independent teacherpreneur running your own EFL business.
- Explore the skills you possess and develop an effective teacher profile (your personal brand) that showcases your expertise and clearly communicates your teaching philosophy to potential students.
- Identify a teaching niche and compare platforms and communities where you can source potential students. Explore how to create engaging content (graphic, written copy, and video) to maximize engagement on these platforms.
- Create a customer avatar that represents your expected student profile and develop an initial marketing strategy to successfully attract those students to your teaching business.
- Describe your product offering and craft a unique selling proposition (USP).
- Compare online lesson materials, teaching platforms, and software solutions to develop your ideal technological needs for business operations and teaching.
| Age | 18 years of age or older. |
|---|---|
| Education | High school diploma or the equivalent. Proof of graduation or transcript is NOT required. |
| Language | An intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language). Proof of language proficiency is NOT required. |
These resources are designed to make the process of finding TEFL jobs or advancing in the field as clear and easy as possible for our graduates. You’ll learn how to improve your resume, find and apply to TEFL jobs, and ace your interview so that you can get the teaching job of your dreams. If you’re already teaching, you’ll find helpful information on continuing professional development, recommended TESOL organizations you can join, and teaching resources you can use in your own classroom. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of Bridge’s job placement services and connect to our community of TEFL teachers and schools worldwide.
| Module 01 | Finding a Job, Downloading Your Certificate, and Updating Your Resume |
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| Module 02 | Stay Connected with Bridge! |
| Module 03 | TEFL / TESOL Professional Development Opportunities |
Continuing Education Unit (CEUs) are nationally recognized units of measurement for participation in non-credit, continuing education programs. Bridge is accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), and any ACCET-approved Bridge course, including our online TEFL programs, can be taken for 1 CEU per 10 hours of TEFL course instruction.
Learn moreThe Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and the regulator of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Bridge courses have been similarly reviewed and recommended for university credit equivalencies by The American Council on Education (ACE Credit) and many university partners. Bridge is a post-secondary institution accredited by ACCET (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) and AQUEDUTO (Association for Quality Education and Training Online). Our certifications are regulated by our accrediting agencies, and we ensure that the targeted knowledge, skills, and outcomes are addressed through depictive course assessments. Further, we are committed to making sure that our learners have a positive experience from start to finish and that our programs prepare modern teachers for career success.
To learn more about Bridge’s accreditation and university credit opportunities, please review the following chart. Please note that Ofqual equivalencies are equated to the university credit recommendations provided by the American Council on Education (ACE Credit®) and our university partners.
OFQUAL
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BRIDGE COURSES AND HOURS | UNIVERSITY EQUIVALENCEY & CREDIT BEARING DETAILS |
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| Level 7 |
IDELTOnline™(International Diploma in English Language Teaching)150 hours |
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| Level 6 |
Master TEFL Certificate120 Hours |
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| Level 5 |
Specialized Certificates(20-60 hours) |
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| Level 4 |
Micro-Credentials(10-30 hours) |
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Bridge courses are:
In this course, you’ll learn the business and marketing skills needed to successfully launch and run your independent online English teaching career. You’ll master key components of planning a strong business, such as finding your niche, promoting your brand through teacher marketplaces, social media, and other channels, handling accounting and other logistics, and managing and scaling your business in a competitive market. The course culminates with a final project in which you’ll apply what you’ve learned to design a unique business plan for your online tutoring business – no matter its size!
We recommend this course for experienced online teachers or graduates of our Teaching English Online Certification courses who are ready to advance their careers – on their own terms – as teacherpreneurs. If you’re new to online teaching, bundle this specialization with those certification courses and save!
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Your Pathway to Thriving as an Online English Teacher
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Rachel Story
Instructor & Coach, Teacherpreneur Academy
Join Bridge’s expert Instructor & Coach of Teacherpreneur Academy, Rachel Story, to discover your path from educator to entrepreneur. During this 60-minute training, you’ll uncover the secrets to building a thriving online English teaching portfolio, while avoiding three common mistakes that hinder success. Engage in a live Q&A and receive an exclusive invite and discount to join to Teacherpreneur Academy.
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